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An Abandoned Garden press

Posted on March 31, 2013 by kingtone

MatrixSynth – An Abandoned Garden is “utterly mesmerizing”

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Improvisation as Analogy for Two Parties That Speak Different Languages

Posted on March 25, 2013 by kingtone

The score from last week’s microdecibel quartet shows in CA. This can be adapted to any instrumentation

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Back to basics

Posted on January 24, 2013 by kingtone

In this new year, in the clarity of the the Joshua Tree desert air I am rediscovering the basics. Seeing what just a Telecaster, my fingers, the volume knob, a Vox amp with maybe a bit of tremolo, reverb or … Continue reading →

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An Ode

Posted on December 31, 2012 by kingtone

My dear friend, Heather Davison (of Loretta Lynch) composed this little birthday poem for me: An ode to our dear Lucio, Who loves to travel, to and fro From Brooklyn’s streets to Europe’s dives, His friendship’s constant in our lives. … Continue reading →

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The Outside Groove

Posted on December 7, 2012 by kingtone

The Outside Groove by Reverend Screaming Fingers Gear head, surf rock, fast driving music. The most rockin’ tune I’ve recorded in some time. Written and released in conjunction with the young adult novel, The Outside Groove by Erik Eskilsen, published … Continue reading →

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Rubber City Noise LP release

Posted on November 21, 2012 by kingtone

Richard Lainhard & Lucio Menegon, An Abandoned Garden LTD ED 100 LP run & download on RCN/Experimedia An Abandoned Garden is a full length LP by Richard Lainhart (Buchla 200e & Hakkan Continuum) and Lucio Menegon (lapsteel/processing). It is an … Continue reading →

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Rising Sun

Posted on November 12, 2012 by kingtone

I am diligently going through the very large pile of audio collaborations recorded this year on my many travels. Here is a reworking of a classic tune recorded live with the fantastic Amy Denio in Joshua Tree, CA this past … Continue reading →

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Looking for some playing time

Posted on October 16, 2012 by kingtone

So my friend and author, Steve Amick, has advised me to punch up my self promotion blurb. Here is ’tis. Not one for self proclaimed hyperbole, I do like the intention in it, so it stands published. What do ya … Continue reading →

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September Residency in Joshua Tree, CA

Posted on September 3, 2012 by kingtone

After an incredible spring and summer of touring all around the east coast, middle Atlantic and southern states, it feels good to stop moving and great to be back out west. Specifically Joshua Tree, CA, where I shall be the … Continue reading →

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Prehistoric Horse @ Squidco

Posted on August 8, 2012 by kingtone
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